This class of positions encompasses responsible purchasing of a variety of materials with varying degree of latitude. For independent initiative and judgment and supervisory work of a major subdivision in a large bureau or purchasing organization. There are three assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.
Assignment Level I
Under general supervision, with limited latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision in accordance with standard procedures and legal requirements, performs work of limited difficulty and responsibility in one or more of the following areas:
Assignment Level II
Under general supervision, with considerable latitude for independent or unreviewed action or direction, in accordance with standard procedures and legal requirements, handles more complex problems in one or more of the following:
Assignment Level III
Under direction, with wide latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision, performs supervisory work in one or more of the following, after having performed duties at Assignment Level I and/or II at least two years:
Purchasing Agent
Non-exempt
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Finance Purchasing Agent, Level 2 (Provisional) in the Office of Purchasing and Contracting. The Finance Purchasing Agent Level 2 will report to the Director of Procurement and Contracts.
All Provisional and/or Temporary employees must take the appropriate civil service exam when it is offered and score high enough to be reachable on the civil service list in order to be appointed. When a civil service list is established, the College is required to make appointments from the certified list to fill all positions including those held by Provisional and/or Temporary employees. For more information, visit https://www.cuny.edu/employment/civil-service/.
1. High school graduation or its equivalent and four years of full-time, paid experience in purchasing a large volume and/or variety of materials, supplies, or equipment, two years of which may have been in a field closely related to large-scale purchasing such as inspection or specification writing covering a large volume and/or variety of materials, supplies or equipment; OR
2. A baccalaureate degree, from an accredited college, in marketing , materials testing, mathematics, merchandising, purchasing, retailing, economics, or finance and one (1) year of full-time, paid experience in purchasing a large volume of materials, supplies or equipment; OR
3. A combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2.
New Hire: $53,457*
Incumbent: $60,405
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
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Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume in .doc or .pdf format.
Note: All Provisional and/or Temporary employees must take the appropriate civil service exam when it is offered and score high enough to be reachable on the civil service list in order to be appointed. When a civil service list is established, the College is required to make appointments from the certified list to fill all positions including those held by Provisional and/or Temporary employees. For more information, visit https://www.cuny.edu/employment/civil-service/.
Review of applications to begin April 4, 2024 and will continue until filled.
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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